Ranger, Community

Are you passionate about conservation and the management of public land?
- If you're process-orientated with great attention to detail, then look no further for your next career move
- Take advantage of a range of development and training opportunities across the organization
- 4 weeks + 3 days annual leave per year, flexible working options
- Full time,12 month role delivering work over the Greymouth and Hokitika Districts

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi. We do this by:

- protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
- managing threats and adverse impacts
- being a voice for conservation
- connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role
This role is a mix of office and fieldwork. Your work will involve working alongside permissions holders on public conservation land to find a balance that enables activities whilst protecting conservation values. The activities most dealt with are Access Arrangements for alluvial gold and coal mining and Concessions for grazing, gravel take and to a lesser degree easements, hydro generation, beehives and things such as recreation events and drone use.
Your work will include engaging with iwi/hapu/whānau, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders such as landowners, businesses and councils.
The role will work in central Westland across the geographical areas administered by the Hokitika and Greymouth District offices.
The position is varied, challenging, and rewarding. It will be focussed on:

- monitoring of permissions granted for activities on Public Conservation Land
- monitoring for and responding to unauthorised activities on Public Conservation Land
- under the RMA, assessment of effects and reporting to contribute where the Department is deemed an affected party
- support of other District priorities and team members from time to time.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team member with excellent people skills to effectively work with a variety of stakeholders. If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

- excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster effective relationships
- ability to write clearly and concisely using plain English, you will be able to provide context, critical analysis, and logical recommendations for decision makers
- the ability to effectively and positively engage with people involved with land use that often does / or is perceived to conflict with conservation values
- previous experience working in a compliance and regulatory environment
- a ‘can do' attitude and proven excellent organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing demands, meet deadlines and have a problem-solving approach.
- experience with Microsoft Office
- valid full drivers' licence
- medium level of fitness

Desirable
- experience in working with and partnering with statutory authorities, community groups, iwi or business groups.
- a good knowledge and or strong interest in the NZ environment
- strong data management and technology skills including use of GPS, digital photography, drones & GIS
- experience in primary industries, particularly farming and mining
- knowledge of the Western South Island
- 4x4 driving qualifications and experience.

Mō te tīma | About the team
This Ranger Community position is part of two small, energetic and hardworking community teams. These teams are imbedded within District Offices that include teams that cover the departments other functions.
The combined Greymouth and Hokitika Districts extends from the Grey Valley and part of the Punakaiki coast in the north, south to the Waitaha River and inland to the main divide, taking in parts of Arthurs Pass and Paparoa National Parks and the extensive wildernesses of many large river valleys.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- flexible working opportunities suited to your role
- career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
- study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
- great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so